You know what they say about opinions. Everyone has one.
There’s certainly been no shortage of them since last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, in the aftermath of the latest friction point in McLaren’s application of its internal racing rules.
Oscar Piastri, starting third on the grid, was bumped out of the way and towards the barriers by teammate Lando Norris, who made a fast but haphazard start from fifth. The Briton rear-ended Max Verstappen first, which sent him ricocheting into his teammate.
The move — and the contact — ensured Norris exited turn 3 in third place ahead of an aggrieved Piastri.
The Australian made his displeasure to the team clear, calling out the move as contrary to the so-called papaya rules that are supposed to govern the way he and his teammate are battling for